Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding is also known as Bruxism. There are many factors that can contribute to this condition but some things can exacerbate the symptoms :

• Alcohol/Drug use
• Anxiety
• Certain medications
• Extreme exhaustion
• Stress
• Sleeping disorders
• Smoking
• Missing or crooked teeth
• Overbite or abnormal bite
• Snoring

It has been found that if you suffer from a sleeping disorder such as sleep apnoea, you are more likely to grind your teeth.
You may need to have a night guard that you sleep with. This is made to protect your teeth and jaw from damage.